Visually inspect your magazines and locks for any damage affecting their theft-resistance. Repair or make changes to magazines in accordance with 27 CFR 555.63.

Report any suspicious behavior at or near explosives storage and distribution areas or any indication of an attempted theft of explosive materials, e.g., breeches to magazine structures, or actual or attempted magazine break-ins, to ATF immediately.

Verify that all keys to magazines can be accounted for. If they cannot be located, or you do not know how many keys your employees possess, change your magazine locks.

Ensure that only non-prohibited and essential personnel have access to magazines and explosive materials in accordance with 27 CFR 555.26(d) and 27 CFR 555.57(b).

Know your customers and vendors. It is a good idea to identify all unknown contract carriers and follow up with your customers to ensure the delivery of the explosive materials. Report any attempted explosives purchases by any person(s) unknown to you or who does not appear to have a legitimate need for explosives.

Teach employees what they can do in case of an emergency at the job site and keep the ATF hotline number (1-888-ATF-BOMB), and emergency numbers, available at your premises for immediate use should any of the above circumstances arise.

Notify the appropriate State and local law enforcement authorities of any of the above items, in addition to reporting thefts, losses, or suspicious activity to ATF in accordance with 27 CFR 555.30(a).

Never leave explosive materials in unapproved storage per 27 CFR 555.201(a). Explosive materials may not be left unattended in Type-3 magazines, including “day boxes,” and must be removed to Type-1 or Type-2 magazines for unattended storage in accordance with 27 CFR 555.209.

ATF will continue to work with and advise the industry on new developments or methods to increase the security of explosive materials. Thank you for your cooperation.

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